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DY51 BXD

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,078 mi
Last recorded84,078 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,078 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating with slight blow

engine oil leak

noise on steering columb on side to side

steering rack ends have end float n/s and o/s

Fail 30 Jan 2017 84,078 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below legal limit out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

noise in steering columb on side to side but no play can be found on visible components

slight blow on centre exhaust silencer

slight end float in both steering rack ends

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,756 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 77,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,667 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 55,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,136 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,396 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 25,246 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DY51 BXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY51 BXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY51 BXD registered?

DY51 BXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 BXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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